Canadian takeover :(((((.....

That was classic, I've seen close to that with guys being so stoked they drive away with boards not tied down.. We had a cottage built outside of Halifax a couple years ago, and it can be truly awesome, and also frustrating. Good swells can light up the points and blow your mind and the fog and wind can obliterate them. It's mostly the land of lefts with the odd reef thrown in. And when it's small, which is most of the time, the beach breaks are a blessing. Late summer, early to late Fall best bets. The city has the scene and some good waves close by, and can get crowded and up tight. (I never surf there). There are VERY good options N and S of Halifax where you might find a wave all to yourself. Lots of rubber and a good vehicle. Even the Bay of Fundy lights up on a S swell. No worries about parking or black ball weirdness. Like Maine would have been in the 40's and 50's..

 

I'd say in terms of consistency, it's just about on par with most of the decent stretches of coastline anywhere else in the Northeast/Mid Atlantic. But when it's on, it's on fire. Like Canuck said, the points light up, which is something we just don't have around here. Also, access can be tricky to some of the most remote and empty spots... lots of hiking and butt-sliding down the cliffs. But for the scenic beauty, the diversity of surf, the remoteness of many uncrowded breaks... it's awesome if you don't mind the cold.

 

Nova Scotia is killer, bru.

Land of lefts? Plenty o' right points there. Actually seen more right hand set-ups than lefts, which is good because goofy footers smell funny.

If you are an American from an agro area, like, say, New Jersey, one will find the people and the atmosphere wonderfully relaxing and peaceful. Yes, of course there's some Scotians who think they are locally aggressive, but they are cute compared to their American counterparts. Though, out west, some say those Jordan River guys are tough or tuff. But they are just cuddly Canadians so you know....

I love the place. I feel at "home" when I am there.

 

You sound like you know what you're talkin' aboot, Ri.

Oh... and the one thing I don't like about those Scotian bartenders, is they measure your shots. Totally uncool.